First of all, Noel was an amazing host. She was super communicative and responsive via LINE before and during our stay. When we arrived, it was obvious she had done a serious deep-clean - the apartment was totally spotless. She even left us snacks, some personalized guidebooks, and some suggestions on what to do and how to get around.

The studio itself looks like the pictures. Which is awesome. It's bright and has an awesome view of Bangkok and the river. I found myself watching the boats going up and down the river for quite some time. The furniture is modern and clean, and the TV looked brand new. The bed was a little hard at first, but over the course of the week I got used to the firmness. The kitchen was small, but with plenty of food options around, I didn't get a chance to use it very much. The bathroom was spacious and clean. The rooftop pool was great, and though I never got a chance to use the gym, it was well-equipped and had an amazing view. The only downside was there was no food/drink allowed near the pool area. Bummer.

The only thing I wish I knew was the distance Noel's apartment was from the river boat. It was about a 1 mile walk to the nearest dock. The closest dock was closed due to construction during our stay (March, 2016). I never got a chance to take the bus, though the station was nearby. I took an Uber back almost every night from downtown Bangkok/Old Town and never paid more than $5.

Overall I'd recommend Noel's apartment to anyone looking to get out of the craziness of Bangkok and looking for a place to relax.